This is one of the most emotionally difficult parts of inheriting property together, and there’s no single right answer — but there are practical ways forward.

Get a neutral number first

Disagreements often get easier once everyone is looking at the same real, no-obligation offer instead of guessing at what the house might be worth.

Consider a buyout

If one sibling wants to keep the house and others want to sell, a buyout — where one party pays the others for their share — is often simpler than it sounds.

Know when to bring in a mediator

If conversations keep stalling, a neutral third party (mediator or estate attorney) can help move things forward without turning it into a legal fight.

We’ve talked with families in exactly this situation before — sometimes just having a real number on the table is what breaks the stalemate.